Taycan, Macan Electric, Mission X — Zuffenhausen’s electric performance program, lap by lap.
Lamborghini’s Cautious Approach to Electrification Five years ago, Lamborghini made a bold decision to hybridize its entire lineup, but it didn’t jump headfirst into full electrification like many expected. Instead, it placed its bets on hybrid technology, while competitors rushed to release pure EVs. Today, with the pressure for automakers to electrify easing up, it…
Caterham’s pushing forward with its electric sports car plans, tapping Yamaha for some serious EV know-how. The Collaboration The British sports car maker announced it’s partnering with Yamaha to develop its Project V electric sports car. Yamaha’s not just providing the powertrain – they’re also bringing their “vehicle motion control” tech to the table. Tokyo…
Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) are maintaining their foothold in the US auto market, defying a broader slowdown in new vehicle sales. According to estimates from S&P Global Mobility, BEVs claimed 8% of new vehicle sales in June and July, with September expected to surpass that benchmark. This resilience comes at a time when the overall auto…
Mercedes-Benz, the German luxury automaker, has seen a significant drop in its share price following a profit warning issued on September 20, 2024. The company cited weakening demand in China as the primary reason for the downgrade, which has had ripple effects across the European automotive sector, reports CNBC. Profit Warning Details Mercedes-Benz announced a…
Mercedes-Benz is pulling out of China’s electric vehicle market, selling its remaining stake in premium EV maker Denza. This move comes as luxury spending in the world’s largest auto market takes a hit, according to a recent report from The Wall Street Journal. Unwinding a Decade-Long Partnership The German automaker has decided to unwind its…
Tesla’s once-rapid Supercharger network expansion has hit a snag following recent workforce reductions, according to a detailed report from The Wall Street Journal. This slowdown comes at a crucial time for the electric vehicle pioneer as it faces increasing competition and pressure to open its charging network to other automakers. The Numbers Behind the Slowdown…
Ford CEO’s China Trip Sparks Major EV Strategy Shift Jim Farley, Ford’s chief exec, is sounding the alarm after a recent China visit left him shaken by the country’s EV prowess. The Wall Street Journal reports that this wake-up call is driving significant changes in Ford’s approach to electric vehicles. The China Shock During his…
The electric vehicle landscape is evolving rapidly, and Porsche’s latest entry is making waves. Sawyer Merritt recently broke the news about the Porsche Macan EV receiving its official EPA range rating, and the numbers are turning heads in the automotive world. Range That Rivals the Best The standard Macan EV has achieved an EPA-rated range…
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